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Products labeled “allergy plus cold” or “allergy plus sinus” are not recommended for children under theage of 6, as they contain additional medications. Always use the measuring device packaged with theliquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
Children’s chewables or FastMelt tablets:
Adult tablets or capsules or Quick Dissolve Strips: 25 mg each
Give for hives, allergic reaction, itching, or seasonal allergy symptoms. Not recommended as a sleep aid or for relief of cold symptoms.Not recommended under the age of 1 without the supervision of a doctor.
You may give a dose of diphenhydramine (Benadryl) every 6 hours as needed. Chewable Tablets/capsules/strips Products labeled “D” or “plus decongestant” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, asthey contain additional medications. In addition, chewables and tablets may come in different doses.Read packages carefully to determine the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use themeasuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
5 mg OR 10 mg each
5 mg OR 10 mg each
Give for hives, itching, or seasonal allergy symptoms.Not recommended as a sleep aid or for relief of cold symptoms.Not recommended under the age of 6 months.
You may give a dose of cetirizine (Zyrtec) either once or twice daily, as indicated below. 5 mg Chew/Tabs 10 mg Chew/Tabs
1 tsp daily, may increase 1 daily, may increase to
Products labeled “D” or “plus decongestant” are not recommended for children under the age of 6, asthey contain additional medications. In addition, chewables and tablets may come in different doses.Read packages carefully to determine the specific dose in each chewable or tablet. Always use themeasuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do not substitute another measuring device.
5 mg OR 10 mg each
5 mg OR 10 mg each
Give for hives or allergy symptoms.Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.Not recommended under the age of 2 years.
You may give a dose of loratadine (Claritin) once daily. 5 mg Chew/Tabs 10 mg Chew/TabsProducts labeled “cold,” “cold and sinus,” “multisymptom,” or “PM” are not recommended forchildren under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. Products may come in differentdoses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific concentration of liquids and/or the specific dosein each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do notsubstitute another measuring device.
Give for fever or pain.Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.Not recommended for children under the age of 6 months.
You may give a dose of ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) every 6-8 hours.
Maximum number of doses in a 24 hour period: 4
Chewable/caplet Adult TabletsProducts labeled “cold,” “cold and sinus,” “multisymptom,” or “PM” are not recommended forchildren under the age of 6, as they contain additional medications. Products may come in differentdoses. Read packages carefully to determine the specific concentration of liquids and/or the specific dosein each chewable or tablet. Always use the measuring device packaged with the liquid medication; do notsubstitute another measuring device.
Children’s Meltaway/chewables (age 2-5):
Adult regular strength tablets/caplets/capsules:
Adult extra strength tablets/caplets/capsules:
Give for fever or pain.Not recommended for relief of cold symptoms.Not recommended under the age of 3 months without a doctor’s supervision.
You may give a dose of acetaminophen (Tylenol) every 4-6 hours.
Maximum number of doses in a 24 hour period: 5
Weight Drops 80 mg chews 160 mg chews 325 mg tabs
2.4 mL (0.8 x 3) 1½ tsp = 7.5 mL 3 chews 1 ½ chews

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